Main: @alacritycoyoteJust a girl who loves her fishies! I reblog things and share pictures of my split 10 gallon tank with my betta, Colonel Mustard, his snail friend, Yvette, and my 3.5 gallon tank, holding my my other male betta, Hydra. To see my bettas, old and new, search their names in the tags!Rhapsody - Male Dragonscale BettaHydra - Male Butterfly Koi Betta Colonel Mustard - Male Mustard Betta Yvette - Blue Mystery SnailRIP to all of my other betta babies; Soë Minerva, Erik, Felicia, Ren, and Reign.
Since it’s been awhile, here are the fish I currently have!
Colonel Mustard is still around, but he was hiding so I couldn’t grab a pic(I will later if I remember)
Jericho, a pretty black betta who is surprisingly docile,
And Crusher, a super pretty and very zoomy boy. They’re both super hard to take pictures of because one blends into the darkness since there’s no light, and Crusher won’t stop moving!
Hi! can y'all help me with something? it doesn't cost any money, just a few minutes of your time, so please hear me out.
most of you probably know by now that Betta fish can't actually live in little bowls. they need a bare minimum of 5 gallon tanks, and filters and heaters. but a lot of pet stores are still keeping them in bowls or even small unventilated containers.
so here's what I've been doing, and I would be very grateful if you could do the same: every time I need to go to a pet store, I look at how the Bettas are kept, and if they're not in proper tanks, I call or email the corporate contact and tell them what's happening, specifically mentioning any visibly sick fish and implying that I think the only reason this is happening is because the company didn't know, because they would *never* allow this, right? I'm always told that they'll do something about it right away, and I'm always fairly sure they're lying. but I think it could make a difference if it's not just me. if these companies recognize that there are a good number of people who know this isn't ok and they could actually lose a considerable amount of customers if they keep blowing us off or lying, they might actually do something.
so please, help me make a difference. I've yet to see a single pet store in my area keeping Bettas properly, and most of the poor creatures are half-dead. I'm now contacting the company every time I see this shit and I don't plan on stopping!
Heads up pet keepers: zebra mussels have been spotted in Petco Betta Buddy brand moss balls.
If you don't know what zebra mussels are, they're an invasive aquatic species that reproduces incredibly quickly, to the point where it can damage power plant equipment and pipes, and also is a major threat to native mussels as it rapidly outcompetes them. They are a scourge on lakes across the midwest and spread easily on boats or other watercraft thats been exposed to them.
Finding one in a chain pet store item is BAD NEWS. These items are sold across the entire country and this has the potential to be a major spreader event. If you spot a zebra mussel on marimo or on any other aquarium plant please make a report to the relevant wildlife officials so they can be controlled. Do not dispose of any aquarium animal or plant in a waterway.
If we are vigilant, we can help keep our native mussels safe.
Maybe it’s just me, but keeping an animal in a tiny, uninteresting enclosure should never be excused “because you’re a breeder” nor by “100 years of tradition.”
im quite frankly appalled and disppointed.
After surviving the worst neglect I’ve ever personally seen, he survived multiple infections and relearned how to swim (severe SBD). He’s come so far in the last five months. I know his past has consequences for his health going forward but dang I hope he hangs in there for some time. I adore all 13 but he, Artemis, and Evander are just extra special.
During the dry season, some Bettas can get stuck in puddles – but they avoid this and will jump to greater levels of water when possible.
This survival fact about Bettas is embraced and amplified by the pet industry because it creates huge opportunities for profit – the sale of more Bettas and tiny “tanks” that falsely suggest they mimic a Betta’s habitat.
Aquariums are artificial environments, not natural ecosystems. A Betta will not be happy in such cramped conditions (e.g. tanks under 1 gal), just as it would not enjoy getting trapped in a puddle!
In the comfort of our homes, Bettas shouldn’t just be surviving!
Bettas are often seen as an ideal fish to give as a gift because of their beauty and reputation for being low maintenance. Unfortunately, this can turn into a tragic situation resulting in shortened fish life, especially if the recipient is not prepared for the responsibility or has the wrong care information.
Rather than being a surprise or spontaneous idea, the gifting of a Betta should be a process which includes the recipient in the planning and decision making – which starts with setting up an aquarium (ideally 5+ gal) and waiting for it to go through the nitrogen cycle. Bringing a Betta home should be the last step.
Bettas can live an average of 3-5 years with proper care, and the time spent with a healthy and content Betta will be a gift that keeps on giving!